And the winners are….
Businesses basked in the glow of success after winning honours in Dorset’s most prestigious awards.
Pupils encouraged to ‘think outside the box’
An innovative Hampshire firm aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians with hands-on activities in schools.
Start-ups flying high with business angels
Innovative entrepreneurs in air traffic control and sports bras won interest at a Dorset Business Angels pitch event sponsored by Ellis Jones Solicitors.
Business hailed as ‘force for good’
Business with purpose has the power to transform people, profits and the planet – that was the inspirational message at this year’s Dorset Business Festival conference.
Groom makes out-of-this-world discovery
Devastated Dave Stroud realised he’d lost his wedding ring while in Venice with his wife – only to bizarrely find the bespoke band on his return inside a giant commercial printer.
Property firm reduces emissions by 42 per cent
Property consultancy Vail Williams has reduced its emissions by 42% since starting its journey towards net zero by 2030.
Hospitality sector staff recognised at awards
The fourth annual BH Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) Recognition Awards have taken place – with Kris Hall of The Burnt Chef Project picking up a major prize.
High praise – solicitors rated in Legal 500 industry ‘bible’
Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has won top recognition in the independent global guide to high-quality legal services.
Douch finds summit to do
The leader of a Dorset business is to climb the highest peak in the country to raise money for charities his later father supported. Nick Douch is also taking wife Donna and daughters Lakeisha and Tamika to the summit of Scafell Pike in the Lake District.
Celebration of business bursts into life
Dorset Business Festival got off to a flying start at a launch event
Government urged to rethink ‘damaging’ red tape
Campaigning business leader Simon Boyd has called on the government to create better regulation rather than more damaging laws.
Property colleagues get on their bikes for charity
Two colleagues at property consultancy Vail Williams have cycled 330 miles in two days to raise more than £6,000 for six regional charities.
